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Launch Africa Activity

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Essay

In-depth interview with Head of Investments Uwem Uwemakpan discussing Launch Africa's contrarian early-stage strategy, Fund II shift to concentrated positions, follow-on investments, and exit realism thesis.

Launch Africa Ventures

Launch Africa VenturesLaunch Africa

techcabal.comJUL 20, 2026

JUL 20, 2026

Exit

Launch Africa returned ~$2.5M to LPs (~7% of paid-in capital) from Seed Fund I following 11 completed portfolio exits, making the 2020-vintage fund DPI-positive.

Launch Africa Ventures

Launch Africa VenturesLaunch Africa

disruptafrica.comJUN 16, 2026

JUN 16, 2026

News

Made its first LP distribution from Seed Fund I after 11 completed portfolio exits.

First LP distribution from Seed Fund I

launchafrica.vcJUN 16, 2026

JUN 16, 2026

Investment

Invested in Yamify's pre-seed round for Africa-focused AI infrastructure.

Yamify

Yamify Launch Africa

disruptafrica.comJUN 5, 2026

launchafrica.vc

JUN 5, 2026

Press

Discussed Launch Africa's coverage model for managing more than 170 portfolio companies while deploying Fund II and raising Fund III.

Jeffery Akemu on Launch Africa's portfolio management model

techcabal.comMAY 25, 2026

MAY 25, 2026

Milestone

Portfolio company Kredete partnered with Visa Africa on stablecoin-backed card innovation.

Kredete

Kredete Launch Africa

launchafrica.vcMAY 4, 2026

MAY 4, 2026

News

Held LP Immersion gathering in Cape Town with 100+ portfolio companies, $1B+ in follow-on capital raised, and presence across 25+ African markets showcased.

LP Immersion Event in Cape Town

linkedin.comMAR 5, 2026

MAR 5, 2026

Podcast

Kartik Sharma, Head of Exits at Launch Africa Ventures, discussed African startup exit strategies and IPO pathways on Term Sheet Tapes podcast.

Kartik Sharma on Launch Africa's Exit Strategy

open.spotify.comDEC 16, 2025

DEC 16, 2025

Exit

Portfolio company Inalipa completed an exit.

Inalipa

InalipaLaunch Africa

pitchbook.comNOV 24, 2025

NOV 24, 2025

Exit

Portfolio company Kashat was acquired by Raseedi.

Kashat

KashatLaunch Africa

pitchbook.comJAN 2025

JAN 2025